What Would Peggy Olson Do?

She would give this kid the opportunity to shine. Give them a chance to show their stuff. Everyone has been there (especially Peggy).

She would sass everyone into submission. Be direct. Be assertive – or continue to be overlooked.

She would make it clear she doesn't give a flying fuck.

She'd suck it up, let loose and twist it. (With a drink, obvs.)

She'd quit letting everyone use her as a doormat for their damn feelings. Want someone to shut up? TELL THEM. Even if it's Don Draper.

She'd take advice from a trusted friend who is most definitely respected as a Lady. (And stop dressing like a little girl.)

Take everything she'd learned in the past, and use it to her advantage. You will be fine.

Crack open the emergency desk beer and carry on. You will get through this. (Also: order food in.)

She'd tell them to get take their anxious bullshit somewhere else.

She would celebrate and voice her success, in her own way. How else will everyone know?! If someone wants to feel butthurt about your success, that's their problem.

LOSE YOUR SHIT IN PRIVATE. Express your frustration, but where no one else can see you.

She wouldn't answer. And if she did, she'd be like, "Oh sorry wrong number thanks bye."

KEEP IT TOGETHER, GIRL. Never lose hope. Never lose faith. Remember that something good is just around the corner. (Even if something bad will happen right after it. It's a vicious cycle, life.)

Say how you feel and let them know it's not OK. You deserve better than that.

Don't pretend to like something just for the sake of it. If they're talking about a show you hate, just say so. Who cares?

Just like your mother always told you: if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Smile! Hug! But just keep your mouth shut. This is something they have to figure out for themselves.

INTIMIDATION. She would find a way of "changing the conversation" to get them to listen to what she had to say. Shock tactics, people! SHOCK TACTICS.

She'd throw them a bone every once and a while. Not everyone can be as good as you, but they try.

Hug it out, girls. Just hug it out. Then talk it out. It's not worth it.

Peggy would ask. Get paid, girl. Don't ask, don't get. Simple as that. Same goes for when you start at a new place and they ask what your salary expectations are.

She'd call 'em like she sees 'em. And you should to.

Get a fucking cat. Would you rather be alone or be with somebody who doesn't get you that you don't even like? Yeah. GET A CAT.

Tell them to calm the fuck down.

Peggy would simply say she's fine. Not everyone needs to know why you're not fine. Peggy checks her shit at the door and soldiers on.

She'd tell them to get a grip and sort out their own messes. You told them. YOU TOLD THEM.

All's fair in love and war. Peggy would do what she needed to do. Get the business in. Shut it down.

If they don't get how good you are, walk out the door. Why wait around or waste your time fighting a battle you can't win?

She'd go on and get it, girl. WERK.

She'd tell them to GTFO. Your time is precious and so is Peggy's. Stop wasting time when there's no return on investment.

Make the decision that's best for you, even if it hurts. You might be sad for a while, but look out for yourself – if you don't, who else will?

She'd go to the movies. And, uh, relax.

Peggy would get high.